Chris Hill (EQW)RoadbuildingConnecticut DOT releases $10.9 billion five-year capital planThe Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has released its $10.9 billion, five-year capital plan for fiscal years 2017-2021 covering highways, bridges, public transportation and bicycle and pedestrian needs. “The Department has leveraged state and federal resources to advance one of our largest construction programs in recent years,” says CTDOT Commissioner James P. Redeker. “Investment in […]January 17, 2017RoadbuildingNebraska DOR picks projects for County Bridge Match ProgramThe Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR) has selected project proposals for the first round of the County Bridge Match Program, which provides funding to counties for the “innovative replacement and repair of deficient county bridges.” This round provides $4 million to be distributed to 22 proposals in 32 counties and 68 bridges across the state. […]January 17, 2017DealersEquipment Roundup: Mid-size excavator evolution; 2018 Ford F-150 and the return of Ranger, Bronco; new Ditch Witch JT10 HDDMid-size excavators are evolving due to control refinements, contractor demand for higher versatility Excavators in the 35- to 50-ton class are being shaped by market forces and technology. While most of them still do what they’ve always done – mass excavation – many serve expanded roles, and the future for this class is bright. For […]January 16, 2017DealersBusiness Roundup: News on Terramac, Tri-State Truck, J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers, Midwest Equipment Sales, Thompson MachineryTerramac adds Tri-State Truck & Equipment to dealer lineup for Mont., Wyo. Terramac, manufacturer of crawler carrier machines, has added Montana-based Tri-State Truck & Equipment to its North American dealer network. Tri-State will handle a territory covering Montana and Wyoming. “Tri-State Truck & Equipment is a high-caliber dealership with a strong commitment to providing outstanding customer service,” […]January 16, 2017DealersRDO Equipment McKinney, Texas, is company’s first with LEED CertificationRDO Equipment Company’s location in McKinney, Texas, finished in 2015, is the first for the company to receive LEED Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). More than 10.7 billion square feet of construction space in more than 58,000 projects throughout the world are participating in LEED, according to USGBC. “RDO Equipment Co.—McKinney’s LEED […]January 16, 2017RoadbuildingTransportation secretary nominee Chao cites safety, private investment, technology in hearingPresident-elect Donald Trump’s Transportation Secretary nominee Elaine Chao highlighted safety, private investment and technology during her nomination hearing before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Jan. 11. Chao previously served as Labor Secretary under George W. Bush and as Deputy Transportation Secretary under George H.W. Bush, so she has a close familiarity with […]January 16, 2017RoadbuildingAASHTO picks Idaho Transportation Department innovation program as prototypeThe American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has selected the Idaho Transportation Department’s (ITD) innovation program as a prototype for other state departments to use. ITD reports AASHTO called Innovate ITD! a “best-in-class process” and the association’s Innovation Initiative committee plans to work with the department to “showcase the innovation” to other […]January 16, 2017RoadbuildingTRIP: Road and bridge conditions cost Montana drivers $794 million per yearDeteriorated conditions, congestion and minimal safety features on roads and bridges are costing Montana motorists $794 million per year ($1,417 per driver) associated with increased vehicle operating costs (VOC), traffic crashes and delays according to a report from The Road Improvement Program (TRIP). TRIP periodically releases state reports such as this one, available at tripnet.org, and […]January 16, 2017DealersJ.J. Kane Auctioneers picks Proxibid as timed auction providerJ.J. Kane Auctioneers has selected Proxibid as the exclusive provider of its timed auctions, beginning Jan. 20 and continuing on the third Friday of each month. “We are thrilled to add timed auctions to our event calendar in 2017 to provide consignors and buyers with an additional way to liquidate and acquire equipment,” says Joe […]January 13, 2017RoadbuildingGeorgia DOT to open first diverging diamond interchange outside of metro Atlanta areaThe Georgia Department of Transportation plans to open the state’s first diverging diamond interchange (DDI) outside of metropolitan Atlanta on Jan. 15 at the intersection of I-95 and SR 21 at Exit 109. DDIs, one of a few new alternative interchange designs being implemented in the U.S., eliminate left turns that have to clear opposing […]January 13, 2017Previous PagePage 77 of 225Next PageTop StoriesCompact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Develon DX35Z-7 Mini Excavator Excels at Digging in Tight SpacesTake a walkaround tour and see why this 8,000-pound, zero-tail-swing machine is built and tested like a full-size production excavator.ExcavatorsKomatsu's New PC365-11 Hybrid Excavator Boosts Power, Cuts Fuel UseCompact equipmentCloser Look: Bobcat's UV34XL UTV with New Limited PackageCompact Wheel LoadersThe Right Fit for Your Jobsite? – Compact Wheel Loader Buyer's Guide 2025-26Pickups2026 Ford Maverick Revealed: Compact Pickup Gets Choice of 5 Trims, 2 Engines
